US EditionGaza Aid Flotilla Set to Head East From Greece Despite Israeli Warnings
Italy urged the flotilla to deliver aid via Cyprus to avoid Israeli naval blockade risks after drone attacks, with over 50 boats carrying humanitarian supplies from 44 countries.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising about 50 civilian boats with participants from 44 countries, planned to depart Greek waters on Friday towards Gaza despite Israeli opposition.
- The flotilla aims to break Israel’s naval blockade imposed after the nearly two-year-old Gaza war that began with the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
- The flotilla encountered drone attacks deploying stun grenades and itching powder while navigating international waters near Greece, prompting Italy to urge the group to accept an alternative plan to deliver aid through Cyprus for distribution in Gaza.
- Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg stated from a boat near Crete on Thursday that their goal is to inspire optimism and unity, demonstrating global support for Palestine.
- Israel warned it would use any means to block the flotilla's access to Gaza and threatened to label volunteers as terrorists, while the flotilla organisers vowed to continue despite Italy's warnings about risks.
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Gaza aid flotilla set to defy Israel as Italy urges compromise
ATHENS/ROME - Organisers of an international aid flotilla said on Friday they would press on with attempts to break an Israeli naval embargo on Gaza, despite pleas by Italy to accept a compromise proposal and not take further risks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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NewsmaxGaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings
ATHENS (Reuters) -An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza on Friday, organisers said, defying warnings from Israel that it would use any means to block the boats' access to the war-torn enclave.The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about 50 civilian boats to try to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, an initiative Israel strongly opposes.Many lawyers, parliamentarians, and activists, including Swedish cl…
After drone attacks on them, the Gaza aid fleet "Global Sumud Flotilla" continued its journey. The occupation told Israel not to be intimidated. The aim was to break the blockade of Israel. "We will not stop our efforts until the genocide is stopped. We call on the governments to exert pressure to end the violence," said Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of the late South African President Nelson Mandela, who is on board the flotilla. Among ot…
The activists reject the Italian mediation: 'We continue to Gaza'. The government: 'The initiative is not recommended. Those who undertake it take all the risks themselves. 'Cross: 'Do not try to force the blockade'. Israel: 'Still ready for an agreement' (ANSA)
Rejected the proposal of the Italian authorities to divert the aid towards Cyprus, and then to get them to Gaza with the involvement of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Embassy of Israel in Italy: "We will not allow any violation of the legitimate naval blockade"
Rejected the hypothesis of bringing basic necessities and food to a third country to which the Italian government was working with the support of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. And they launch the alarm "several intelligences have anticipated new offensives"
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